Money Dance Apron

My daughter is getting married and We decided to make her a MONEY DANCE APRON.
This is so her beautiful dress will remain a beauty.

back bow

It will be better looking over her dress

pocket for $$$

She had a vision and we accomplished the task this afternoon. Again so many things to do in so little time.

What Do We Tell Them

Spend time with friends 

I understand that not everyday can be the perfect day, and by all means yesterday was not one of them.
We went to a required mall group meeting (SGM) for our homeschool.
We decided to join the day time group so that Punkin could meet more children her school age.
And well yesterday, we went.
Only to have to leave very early.
Why, one may ask. Punkin was bitten by a cat. Who's? How? Why?
All these questions I can not answer. She was playing on the playground one minute and screaming,
"I have a hole in my arm , Grama", the next.
I don't have pictures to show you because she didn't want me to take any.
When is it that as we walk out the door in the morning that we tell our loved ones, "Be careful and don't pet any stray animals today"?
I have been telling her all her life not to get in dogs faces. She loves animals, but they do not love her.
How do you get that through a young child's mind?
 I don't know if this experience will even help her to learn, why.
I will say this though. The Lord moves...
We were 20 miles away from the hospital, and were there in 14 minutes. And we were in and out with in the hour.
Cat bites are nasty, and have 85% chance of causing  infection.
She a few scratches and a tiny hole on the upper side of her fore arm and a little bit bigger hole on the under side. Doctor said to take antibiotics for 10 days and keep it  uncovered.
So that is what is happening. We will see her again Monday morning with hopes of a good result.

On another note, I am working on a quilt for the possible In-laws.
 I got the directions from Cindy Carters, Jelly Roll Mystery Quilt 2011, but didn't get to it in time. So with all that is going on in my crazy part of the world, I decided to put a little something together.
I am using Bali Pops. And not doing so much cutting.
But I have had to draw a stitching line on all of them because they are not true 2.5" strips. Ug.

Anyway, I know I can not get this done before the wedding that is in two weeks from today, but maybe by Christmas? I don't know. So much to do in so little time.

Like what do I tell them?

OH WELL.

Pirate

I just wanted to share with you all my Punkin'.

She is a natural. 

Pineapple Star SOLD

I had never paper pieced before and had the opportunity to be taught by a friend of mine. She took the time to teach about six of us and we had a great time. It was a truly a learning experience and one I realized I was not able to repeat. I hated throwing so much fabric away that was to small to be used else where. I loved the quilt though and so did another friend of mine who then bought it from me.
I am so glad to have been able to learn this technique even so.

The quilting was done by my sister, Donna Heppler.

Amy's Creativeside is having another quilt festival.

So check out this site and see this seasons quilt festival by clicking here.

Today...

There have been many years that have come and gone, and still sometimes it feels just like yesterday.
He was here and then not, and yet his face is so clear to me. I can still smell him and hear him telling me he loves me. Time never stops and we can not ever get it back once it ticks by, but what remains  is the images   that we hold on to. Today marks another year and yet the pain is so close to my heart of him being taken like a victim from this place we call earth. I say that cause it is only a holding cell before we go home. Home to be with the Lord and those whom He has already called, home.
Daddy, I miss you and always will.

Here is a photo that was taken by my sister, called, "Daddy's Sunrise".

October

This is always a very hard month for me to get through and out of 33 years I think I have made it through one with out noticing it. I have been pretty busy this month as well, but it has not escaped me.
I need to stay busy so as not to get caught up in the down side of this time of year.
So today I made an apron that I would like to sell, but I need to get it on our Etsy site for that to happen and I need my daughter to do that. That is her job.I don't celebrate halloween but we seen this fabric and just had to purchase it for this purpose. And it gave me something to do besides chores.

I hope you like it and it will sell before it is to late.

OC Shower

Finally the showers are done and the surprise's are revealed.
I had to whip a quilt together and have it done to present to the bride and groom.
It was not easy , but the good Lord kept them away by having them be busy and they never seen it coming.

The Maid of Honor, and one of the Brides Maids

beautiful brides in their finest

I didn't even get a shot of it until the event.

Dad and Brother were great sports

I'll have to get them to take one and send it to me. But again, it was great and ever so slightly,  the aaah ha moment. I didn't get the shot though. Being at night and outside, caused the camera to delay.
But I think it stunned the crowd. I love how the Lord uses my hands to create times like that.
They received so many nice things, and were happy too.
But the best was the bride game.
We had to make our player wear a brides dress, using toilet tissue.
It was a hoot. I am still laughing.

The food was great, the company was fun and we made it home in one piece.

Blooming Busy Sunflowers

The Lord knew we needed to, cause all those who really cared about Punkin were in the car, and she was not.( She was at daddy's- it's was the weekend).
All to Him and for His glory. I just love the LORD, and am glad He love's me.
Now I pray that the next big event is all guided by HIS Hands. (The purchasing of the home.)

One Down-One to Go

Yesterday I went to one of my daughters Showers for her bridal showers being held. They are having two, due to location. Next week it will be held in OC.
It was at her best-friends, also Maid of Honor's, house. It was a lovely home and full of the Lords presents.
The atmosphere was serene over all.
Seemed like everyone was in good spirits and although some forgot thing's, everything was covered.
I even had to back track to get what I was to bring, Rice Crispy Bars.
Okay, I was riding with the so to be bride and groom and we had to go back but we were still pretty much on time. Good traffic and a Great driver, with a 'no worries', attitude.
The Lord even had the air cleaned durning the week with a good rain shower, and then nice morning weather. By noon though we needed to move the party to the inside to keep everyone cool.
Just a pre-trial for the weather in November. We must pray for Great weather then as well.
We built houses out of graham crackers, and some were very cute and clean, and then there was ours. We had a bad pallet of graham crackers and well, we did what we had to with what we had. (The story of my life, Make do with what you have and make the best of it, if possible make it better.)
Hey, we got a point for creativity- YEAH.
We played bingo and I did win something, like wow. I won .....
Anyway, they received some great items that they wanted and that was good. But I had to see the ahh ha moment and I believe I caught it. I was glad to see it too. It was on what I had given her.
We all had good sandwich and salad eats, and the bars were a nice treat, aside the cake. (Costco cake- always good).

supervising from the experienced

the best from the experienced

lots of goodies, like comet

ahhh ha moment

What did you think
I got her?

the brick laying in action
 with how many hands?

It was a good time and we helped clean up and went home ready for a nap.

Harvest Spice quilt SOLD

Over at Quilter's Gallery is a contest for Fall Slender Quilts.
I have to do this at least one more time, especially this one.
I love the colors and all the different block pattern's with the center motif's.
Thank you for checking out my blog and if I can get your vote that is a Big THANK YOU.

Click here any time from Friday, thru Sunday just before  midnight.

first time with mitered corners, not bad.

camera and lighting really important, you think...

Hope to get your vote. You can vote between Friday morning and Sunday at 11:59pm.